Big Eden

2000Movie1 h 59 minPG-13

65
GoodGoodWatch score
65
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Henry Hart is a young gay artist living in New York City. When his grandfather has a stroke, Henry puts his career on hold and returns home to the small town of Big Eden, Montana, to care for him.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

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Directed by
Thomas Bezucha
Written by
Thomas Bezucha
Produced by
Jennifer Chaiken

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Facts

April 18, 2000 · 1 h 59 min · PG-13

Released
April 18, 2000
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$512,451
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

All the Good Men Are Gay, Armor-Piercing Response, Cannot Spit It Out +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Big Eden?"

Questions about Big Eden

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Big Eden?

In the United States, Big Eden streams on Prime and Hulu, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Big Eden worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 59).

Is Big Eden okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Big Eden good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Big Eden?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does Big Eden use?

All the Good Men Are GayArmor-Piercing ResponseCannot Spit It OutCordon Bleugh ChefDeceased Parents Are the BestEveryone Can See ItFriend to All ChildrenIt's All About MeOld Flame FizzleReplaced with ReplicaMaligned Mixed MarriageScenery Pornand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including All the Good Men Are Gay, Armor-Piercing Response, and Cannot Spit It Out.